Sharpening a Can Opener: Is It Time for a Replacement?

[lmklipfel]

Is there any way to sharpen the can opener? A customer is asking and it might be time for a new one.

 

[lt1jane]

It's probably NOT the can opener. It most likely the cans. I started to have problems with my old one. It seemed to be dull and would take two to three times around before the can was actulally opened. It was several years old so I bought a new one. I had the same problems with the new one. It seems like generic cans these days are a bit thinner and are harder to open because the old style can opener had a set depth. I LOVE the new can opener and have no problems on good or cheap cans now. Thought I'd hate that thing and found I love the re-design.

 

[byrd1956]

I did send a message to HO asking if my customer could sharpen her 'old style' can opener. This is their response: Your customer may try taking the Can Opener to a professional sharpening service, sometimes they will provide sharpening services to a large range of kitchen tools and not just knives. I hope this helps answer your question.'

 

[bcowdin]

Tonight I tried to open a can of salmon. Neither the can opener in my drawer or the one in my kit would open it. Both can openers are the new style. Neither would keep the grip on the can all the way around. I finally gave up on one can and tried another. Although I had problems, I was able to open the can enough to remove the contents. Has anyone else had this problem? Oh, I have had problems with other cans at shows, but finally managed to open them. Both can openers worked just fine at first.

 

[PamperedchefDaly]

Two times in the past week I've had a problem opening cans with the new opener. And these are the same brand cans that opened easily in the past. I wonder if it's a can opener issue?

 

[Mitzyz]

I had a hard time with my can opener the other day too! It went clear around, but I had a heck of a time getting the lid to come off, as if it didn't get clear through the can. I finally had to use a bottle opener to get it off. Fortunately, I was not doing a show, just opening a can at home.